Zee Bangla
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Country | India |
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Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Bengali |
Ownership | |
Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Sister channels | Zee Channels |
History | |
Launched | 15 September 1999 |
Founder | Subhash Chandra |
Former names | Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005) |
Links | |
Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
History
[edit]The channel was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi.[2] It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.[3]
On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.[4][5][6][importance?]
In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.[7][importance?] The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[8][9][10][importance?] In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[11]
On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[12] Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.[13]
Current programming
[edit]Drama series
[edit]Title | Premiere date |
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Kusum | 04 June 2025 |
Tui Amar Hero | 10 March 2025 |
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | |
Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022 |
Phulki | 12 June 2023 |
Parineeta[14] | 11 November 2024 |
Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche | 18 December 2023 |
Mittir Bari[15] | 25 November 2024 |
Anandi | 23 September 2024 |
Mithijhora | 27 November 2023 |
Reality shows
[edit]Title | Premiere date |
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Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022 |
Rannaghor | 30 September 2024 |
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2024 | 2 June 2024 |
Former programming
[edit]Anthology series
[edit]- Lockdown Diary[16]
Drama series
[edit]- Aamar Durga
- Agnipariksha
- Adbhuture
- Alo Chhaya
- Alor Kole
- Ashtomi
- Amar Sangee[14]
- Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
- Amloki[17]
- Andarmahal
- Aparajita Apu
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bhootu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Chaddobeshi[18]
- Chokher Bali
- Dwiragaman
- Dweep Jwele Jai
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Ek Akasher Niche
- Ekdin Pratidin
- Esho Maa Lokkhi
- Gouri Elo
- Goyenda Ginni
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
- Icche Putul
- Jamai Raja
- Jamuna Dhaki
- Jarowar Jhumko
- Jibon Saathi
- Jogomaya
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Joyee
- Konya
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kadambini
- Kajol Nodir Jole
- Kanakanjali
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
- Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha
- Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi[19]
- Khelna Bari
- Khirer Putul[20]
- Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
- Kojagori
- Konya
- Kori Khela
- Khela
- Krishnakoli
- Laalkuthi
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
- Malabodol[6]
- Mili
- Mon Ditey Chai
- Mithai
- Mukut
- Neel Seemana[21]
- Netaji
- Nokshi Kantha
- Neem Phooler Modhu
- Puber Moyna
- Paanch Dine Gappo[21]
- Pandab Goenda
- Phoolmoni
- Phirki
- Pilu
- Pratibimba[21]
- Premer Phande
- Raaikishori
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Raashi[22]
- Rajjotok
- Ranga Bou
- Rangiye Diye Jao
- Ranu Pelo Lottery
- Rimli
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Saat Paake Bandha
- Sarbojaya
- Seemarekha
- Soudaminir Sansar
- Stree
- Subarnalata
- Tobu Mone Rekho
- Tomar Khola Hawa
- Trinayani
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
- Uma
- Uron Tubri
Animated series
[edit]Reality shows
[edit]- Apur Sangsar[23]
- Dadagiri Unlimited
- Dance Bangla Dance
- Mirakkel
- Randhane Bandhan
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2022
Sister channel
[edit]Zee Bangla Cinema
[edit]Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[24] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[25] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[26][27]
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